Rose Tattoo reveal that Angry Anderson has been hospitalized due to health issues

The legendary frontman of Australian hard rock band Rose Tattoo, Gary “Angry” Anderson, has been admitted to the hospital following a cardiac arrest, as per Blabbermouth. Three weeks after it was revealed that the remaining performances of Rose Tattoo’s summer 2026 European tour would be cancelled owing to a “medical issue” impacting the 79-year-old vocalist, Anderson’s health has been updated.

On behalf of Angry and his family, we would like to sincerely thank everyone for the overwhelming messages of support, love and kind words.

Your thoughts, prayers and well wishes mean more to Angry and his family than we can express.

We would like to let everyone know that Angry suffered a cardiac arrest and is currently in hospital receiving treatment and the care he needs.

At this time, we kindly ask that you please respect the privacy of Angry and his family as they focus on Angry, his treatment and his recovery. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and ask that you continue to keep Angry and his family in your thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.

We are incredibly grateful for the love and support that has already been shown. It is comforting to know just how many people are thinking of Angry and wishing him strength in his recovery.

Thank you again for your kindness, understanding and continued support.

With love and gratitude,

Angry & Family

Numerous musicians have been influenced by Rose Tattoo’s music, and songs like “Bad Boy For Love,” “Rock ‘N’ Roll Outlaw,” “Nice Boys,” and “We Can’t Be Beaten” continue to be mainstays of Australian rock culture. Eight studio albums have been released by Rose Tattoo: “Rose Tattoo” (1978), “Assault & Battery” (1981), “Scarred For Life” (1982), “Southern Stars” (1984), “Beats From A Single Drum” (1986), “Pain” (2002), “Blood Brothers” (2007), and “Outlaws” (2020).

Rose Tattoo has hardly deviated from its motto of being the greatest barroom blues-based rock band in the world since the band’s debut performance on New Year’s Day in 1976. Anderson’s voice has been a constant throughout the past fifty years, narrating tales of bars, alcohol, fights, and mostly lost love. Fans have been amassed by Rose Tattoo’s constant touring throughout Australia, Europe, and even the United States, even though a bit less frequently.